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Fjerdan

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Fjerdan *ass (piece).

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /-ɑs/

Suffix

-as

  1. Used to derive nouns.
Derived Terms

Ravkan

Etymology

From os.

Orthographic Form

-os

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /-əs/

Suffix

-as

  1. Used to derive place or location nouns.
Derived Terms

Creation and Usage Notes

Note the irregular pronunciation. This is one instance where a vowel spelled o is pronounced as [ə] rather than [o]. This is due to the origin of the suffix and it being quite recognizable in the spellings of cities like Os Alta and Os Kervo.

-David J. Peterson 16:07, 14 August 2024 (PDT)